Strong Earthquake
Magnitude 6.2
ID: iscgem887399
Location
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Date & Time
Oct 20, 1957
12:04 PM Z
Depth
15.00 km
Shallow
Coordinates
10.3940, -42.0080
Lat, Lon
Type
earthquake
Status: reviewed
About Strong Earthquakes
May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings
Location Map
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Coordinates: 10.3940°, -42.0080° • Depth: 15.0 km
Red marker shows epicenter location
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- Magnitude Type
- mw
- Recorded On
- October 20, 1957 at 12:04 PM
- Last Updated
- April 26, 2022 at 5:18 PM
- Timeline
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